Title: Demonstrate the steps for donning and doffing surgical attire.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Applying Aseptic Technique and Surgical Asepsis

Demonstration should include donning attire in the following order:

- Ensuring the mask, shoes, hair cover/surgical cap, and/or beard guard are already on
- Donning the surgical gown
- Donning gloves

Demonstration should also include doffing attire according to AORN recommended practices.

Teacher Resource: Sequence for putting on and removing PPE, CDC

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the correct order in which to don/doff surgical attire? Why?
- What are the possible consequences of doffing one’s surgical attire in the incorrect order?
- What should one do if one becomes contaminated?